Chinese Wang Liqin returns a balll during a match against his Dutch rival at the 48th World Table Tennis Championships in Bremen, north Germany, April 25, 2006. (Xinhua photo)

Defending champions China have extended their winning streak at the table tennis World Team Championships in Bremen, Germany.

Defending champions China have extended their winning streak to two after beating the Netherlands 3-0 at the table tennis World Team Championships in Bremen, Germany.    

World number one Wang Liqin led two young players, Wang Hao and Ma Long, in Tuesday's competitions. Wang and his Dutch opponent exchanged the lead in the first set which left Wang as the player laughing last: 11-8.

The beginning of the second set was almost a repeat of the previous set with the two going head on head to tie at four points apiece. Wang then managed to launch a series of attacks to win the set 11-5.

Wang's Dutch rival trailed from behind to tie the score at six each in the third set. But Wang would not let go of his advantage, making a few adjustments to his game plan to win the set 11-7, as well as the match: 3-0.

Young players Wang Hao and Ma Long continued the winning tune with two more straight victories over their rivals.

Editor: Donald